Ethical pricing dilemma for new pet supplies business competing against overpriced incumbents
A founder launching a pet supplies business in an emerging market is wrestling with how to price affordably against incumbents who massively overprice. This is a startup advice discussion, not a market gap with validated builder demand.
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